Sequoia-backed Catalyst raises $30 million to build AI trading agents for everyday investors

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What happened

A $30 million seed round will help the startup’s founders build out their army of investing agents.

Key facts

  • A $30 million seed round will help the startup’s founders build out their army of investing agents.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:31:22 UTC.

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